The occurrence and distribution of the sedge Cyperus javanicus Houtt., in Kanyakumari district along the west coast of Tamil Nadu, is recorded and added to the Flora of Tamil Nadu here with details.
Cyperaceae, Cyperus javanicus, Distributional Record, Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari District
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Sampath Kumar, K. and K., K., 2018. Cyperus javanicus Houtt. (Cyperaceae): Addition to the sedges flora of Tamil Nadu, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 41(4), pp.403-406. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2018-0I75UU
Manuscript Published on 25 December 2018
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